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India, China better positioned for Hormuz disruptions; Russian oil purchases likely to continue: Former Singapore Foreign Minister
India and China are relatively better placed to withstand energy supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz due to diversified sourcing and stockpiles, while New Delhi is likely to continue buying some Russian oil despite potential US tariff pressure, said …
The Asian Games with more athletes than the Olympics close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030
The Asian Games held in Nagoya featured 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. China topped the medal table with 169 gold medals while Japan and South Korea followed. Various sports, including kurash and kabaddi, highlighted regional talents alongside…
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Asian Games Gold: Indian Women's Hockey Team's Journey To Victory
Indian women's hockey team captain Salima Tete and other players expressed immense pride and confidence after winning the Asian Games gold medal, defeating China 1-0. This historic victory, achieved after 44 years, also secured their qualification for the 202…
India, China better positioned for Hormuz disruptions; Russian oil purchases likely to continue: Former Singapore Foreign Minister
India and China are better equipped to manage energy disruptions due to diverse sourcing and stockpiling. George Yeo emphasised India's ongoing purchase of Russian oil despite potential US pressure. He recommended India utilise open sources from China to deve…
‘There’s so much money to be made’: Trump defends US data centres, warns they could go to China
US President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the rapid expansion of massive data centres in the US, warning that blocking the projects would give China
What a US-China thaw could cost India
In New Delhi’s eyes, the recent Xi–Trump summit was about much more than trade and tariffs Read Full Article at RT.com
iQOO 16 is headed to India, but at what price?
The iQOO 16 became official in China earlier this week. Now if you've been wondering whether it will be available in India, a tipster over on X today tells us that it's a real possibility, as the phone has allegedly started some testing procedures in the coun…
Asian Games: China Tops Medals, India In Top Five
The article presents the medal tally after Day 14 of the Asian Games, showing China's significant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is positioned fourth with a total of 85 medals.
"We possess necessary capabilities": IAF Chief AP Singh on countering Chinese 5th-gen aircraft challenge, urges push for AMCA
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh addressed concerns about Pakistan potentially acquiring Chinese fifth-generation aircraft. He emphasized that India possesses the capabilities to respond effectively to such threats. Historical context suggest…
California tech company owner arrested over alleged $300 million China chip-smuggling scheme
A California technology company owner has been arrested on charges of allegedly smuggling more than USD 300 million in export-controlled computer servers
Links 10/3/2026 Plus Short Iran War/Narrative Note
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Xi Jinping unwell? Chinese officials sought unusual long breaks during the US visit
During Xi Jinping's recent visit to the United States, health concerns emerged, raising questions among observers. The unusual arrangements made for his rest and schedule, including private resting areas and a shorter itinerary, fueled speculation. Furthermor…
Exclusive | Unusual Rest Breaks for Xi Jinping Sucked Hours Out of Summit With Trump - WSJ
Exclusive | Unusual Rest Breaks for Xi Jinping Sucked Hours Out of Summit With TrumpWSJ Is Xi Jinping Unwell? Unusual Rest Breaks And Arrangements During Trump Summit Raise QuestionsNews18 What ‘road warrior’ Xi’s overseas trips reveal about his healthThinkCh…
US 'severely disappointed' in lack of G20 consensus on overproduction
The US G20 presidency expressed disappointment after trade ministers failed to reach agreements on excess capacity. A draft statement aimed at addressing this issue saw support from most members but was rejected by a few. China previously objected to calls fo…
India end 44-year wait, beat China 1-0 to win Asian Games women’s hockey gold
In a remarkable evening for Indian sports, the women's hockey team clinched gold at the Asian Games, triumphing over the reigning champions, China. Under the guidance of Skipper Salima Tete, the squad demonstrated exceptional teamwork and resilience. Lalremsi…
Best of BS Opinion: What Chinese archives reveal about the 1962 war
Today's opinions examine a possible diplomatic opening before the 1962 India-China war, fears of an AI investment bubble, India's use of hard power and the evolving US-China relationship
To counter China, India formally puts Gogra, Hot Spring & others on map
NEW DELHI: In what is intended to remove any ambiguity or misplaced perception regarding certain land areas, peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers and water
Centre maps 28 strategic places in Ladakh, including Gogra and Hot Spring
The Centre has officially identified 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh for better recognition. This step aims to enhance public awareness of important border friction points such as Gogra and Hot Spring. The identification was conduct…
What Chinese archives reveal about the 1962 war
How India and China came close to avoiding a war before domestic politics got in the way
Asian Games: Day 13 Medals Update
China continues to lead the Asian Games medals tally after Day 13, with Japan and South Korea following. India is currently in fifth position with 76 medals.
China unlikely to back India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: John Bolton
Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has said that China is not ready to move when it comes to supporting India's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Speaking to PTI Videos, Bolton said that attempts to change the composition of th…
China unlikely to back India's UNSC bid: Former US NSA John Bolton
John Bolton has indicated that China will not support India's permanent seat bid in the UN Security Council. He suggested that any expansion of permanent membership requires an amendment to the UN Charter. Bolton believes this amendment would likely be vetoed…
Saudi opens oil taps for Asia as India, China hunt crude amid Iran war, Hormuz crisis
Saudi Arabia has sold almost 100 million barrels of crude to Asian buyers, including refiners in India and China, helping ease supply concerns as the Iran war disrupts regional oil flows. The sales come as Iranian crude supplies dry up, Russian oil faces poli…
Trump winces as B-1 bombers roar, Xi stands unfazed during US welcome: Watch
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, marking the start of Xi’s three-day state
1,300 formulas, 2-3 hours of practice and just 4.27 seconds: How 6-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke Rubik’s Cube world record twice in 3 days
Six-year-old Chinese speedcuber Lian Yunzhi has twice broken the women’s 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube average world record within days. She first posted a 4.52-second average in Wuhan before improving to 4.27 seconds in Guangzhou, where her fastest individual solve was…
Aramco to boost exports from Hormuz to 60 million bbl in Sept, Oct: Traders
Chinese and South Korean refiners are among the top buyers of the spot supplies, while some volumes will be going to India and Japan
Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strai…
India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission
India has rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, stating it lacks legal standing. New Delhi asserts that territories transferred by Pakistan to China were illegal. The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts o…
Xi suffered stroke & fainted at Brics Summit, claims China Democracy Party chief; post gets community note
India News: Wanjun Xie, chairman of the China Democratic Party, has claimed in a post on X that Chinese president Xi Jinping fainted during the Brics summit hoste.